Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Photoinactivation

👉 Photoinactivation is a phenomenon in which a cell's genetic material, usually DNA or RNA, becomes inactive due to exposure to UV light. This can occur through various mechanisms including mutations, deletions, and translocations, as well as through normal cellular processes such as photosynthesis. The term "photoinactivation" refers to the irreversible state of being unable to produce a particular response to certain stimuli, often in response to environmental factors like UV light or light therapy.

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